BATH — Noel Paul Stookey, who has performed for decades as a solo artist and previously as the “Paul” of the iconic folk group, Peter, Paul and Mary, will perform at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22.

Stookey has shaped the musical and ethical landscape of this country and the world for 60 years, both as part of his former trio and as an independent musician who has penned classics from “Wedding Song (There Is Love)” to “In These Times.”

While acknowledging his history and the meaningful association with Peter, Paul and Mary — the group known for its blend of modern folk music and social activism, including performing at the 1963 March on Washington with Martin Luther King — Stookey has stepped beyond the nostalgia of the folk era. With a distinct mix of insightful humor and a warm sense of humanity, Stookey continues to deliver rich, moving vocal performances and nimble guitar work.

Of a recent album, “One and Many,” music critic Scott Alarik writes, “It’s strange to say about an artist with such a long and storied career, but Noel Paul Stookey may be hitting his stride … Stookey’s vocals are strong and sweet, confidential even at peak emotion, as if singing only for you.”

A true icon who has performed concerts in Greenwich Village coffee shops, at massive stadiums and at the White House, Stookey has recorded more than 50 albums and remains a prevailing voice for folk music and social activism.

Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door, $15 for students. Tickets and more information are available at www.chocolatechurcharts.org or by calling the box office at 207-442-8455.

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